40 Therefore the Lord was angry(A) with his people
    and abhorred his inheritance.(B)
41 He gave them into the hands(C) of the nations,
    and their foes ruled over them.
42 Their enemies oppressed(D) them
    and subjected them to their power.
43 Many times he delivered them,(E)
    but they were bent on rebellion(F)
    and they wasted away in their sin.
44 Yet he took note of their distress
    when he heard their cry;(G)
45 for their sake he remembered his covenant(H)
    and out of his great love(I) he relented.(J)
46 He caused all who held them captive
    to show them mercy.(K)

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